Grand Parade Investments Limited
GPL
Rank in Stocks
#23070
Grand Parade Investments Limited operates as a private equity and venture... Grand Parade Investments Limited operates as a private equity and venture capital firm, focusing its efforts on a range of investment strategies including nurturing new ventures, executing private investments in public equity (PIPEs), driving industry consolidation, facilitating recapitalizations, completing management buyouts, and providing growth capital. The firm's investment scope spans across various stages of a company's lifecycle, from early-stage seed and startup funding to investments in middle-market, mature, and turnaround situations, as well as high-potential emerging growth enterprises. While primarily targeting opportunities within the leisure, tourism, and gaming sectors, Grand Parade Investments also considers ventures in property, retail, food, manufacturing, real estate, and broader entertainment industries. Geographically, its investment mandate is firmly rooted in Africa, with a specific focus on South Africa and its Western Cape province. Financially, the firm typically commits between R10 million (approximately $0.84 million) and R1,000 million (approximately $84.98 million) per investment, specifically targeting companies with an enterprise value exceeding R300 million (around $25.50 million). Grand Parade Investments prefers to secure a board seat within its portfolio companies, actively participating in their governance. It frequently engages in joint ventures and other strategic alliances, contributing not only financial capital but also crucial strategic managerial guidance. The firm is open to acquiring either minority or majority ownership stakes, ideally aiming to hold more than a 20 percent share, though smaller initial stakes are considered if there is clear potential for future expansion. All investments are made directly from the firm's balance sheet. Grand Parade Investments Limited was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
Share Price
$0.10682782
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$45.49M
Change (1 day)
1.16%
Change (1 year)
-8.93%
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Trade Grand Parade Investments Limited (GPL)
Category
Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for Grand Parade Investments Limited (GPL)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -14,293.37%
According to Grand Parade Investments Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -14,293.37%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -17,073.97%.
Operating Margin history for Grand Parade Investments Limited from 2005 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -14,293.37% | -16.29% |
| 2025 | -17,073.97% | 334.96% |
| 2024 | -3,925.40% | -47.34% |
| 2023 | -7,453.98% | 673.57% |
| 2022 | -963.58% | -78.62% |
| 2021 | -4,506.82% | -141,823.90% |
| 2020 | 3.18% | 1.27% |
| 2019 | 3.14% | 60.20% |
| 2018 | 1.96% | -114.30% |
| 2017 | -13.71% | -14.95% |
| 2016 | -16.12% | -51.84% |
| 2015 | -33.47% | -63.65% |
| 2014 | -92.07% | -737.16% |
| 2013 | 14.45% | -34.97% |
| 2012 | 22.22% | 204.80% |
| 2011 | 7.29% | -102.24% |
| 2010 | -325.96% | -821.15% |
| 2009 | 45.20% | -97.97% |
| 2008 | 2,224.08% | 2,387.51% |
| 2007 | 89.41% | -2.58% |
| 2006 | 91.78% | -0.80% |
| 2005 | 92.52% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.22% | -100.00% |
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| 9.65% | -100.00% |
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| 14.49% | -100.00% |
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| 30.99% | -100.00% |
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| 27.14% | -100.00% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Grand Parade Investments Limited's operating margin
What is Grand Parade Investments Limited's operating margin?
Grand Parade Investments Limited's operating margin is -14,293.37%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Grand Parade Investments Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Grand Parade Investments Limited's operating margin was -17,073.97%, compared with -3,925.40% in 2024.
How has Grand Parade Investments Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Grand Parade Investments Limited's operating margin was highest in 2020 (3.18%) and lowest in 2025 (-17,073.97%).
How does Grand Parade Investments Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Grand Parade Investments Limited's operating margin (-14,293.37%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is McDonald's Corporation, with 46.22%.